Pope Names Romania Envoy, 1st in 40 Years
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VATICAN CITY — Pope John Paul II on Saturday appointed the Vatican’s first envoy to Romania in 40 years.
Father John Bukovsky was named apostolic nuncio in Bucharest, a move made possible after diplomatic relations were re-established between the Holy See and Romania three months ago.
The Pope elevated Bukovsky, 66, to the rank of archbishop.
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